Simon Balle All-Through School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Simon Balle All-Through School
Address: Mangrove Road
Town/City: Hertford
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG13 8AJ
Telephone Number: 01992 410400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Laurel Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Rachel Kirk and Mike Moss
Capacity: 1037
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1617 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 156% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140294
DfE Number: 919/4067
UKPRN: 10043914
UPRN: 100081250119
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Hertfordshire (E07000242)
Constituency: Hertford and Stortford (E14001283)
Electoral Ward: Hertford Castle (E05015365)

Easting & Northing: 533257E, 212265N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 47' 37.7" N 0° 4' 8.46" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQWVJ+G9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Abel Smith School (0.4km)
  2. Richard Hale School (0.6km)
  3. Morgans Primary School & Nursery (0.9km)
  4. Wheatcroft Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Mill Mead Primary Academy (1.2km)
  6. Duncombe School (1.3km)
  7. Bengeo Primary School (1.9km)
  8. Hertford Prep (2.0km)
  9. Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School (2.0km)
  10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) (2.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Steve Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2027.
  • Mrs Tara Bullworthy - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2012 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mr Adam Cooper - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Rev Simon Cutmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Marisa Dass - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr William Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2017 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mr Bradley East - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Gerald Gregory - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Mrs Daniella Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Mr Robert Jeffery - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Ms Priya Khambhaita - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Kirk - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jonathan Lockett - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Mansfield - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Mansfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 April 2026.
  • Mr Michael Moss - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Laura Newby - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Mr Gareth Parkes - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Mrs Charlotte Philip - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Pirt - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Mr David Rudd - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 June 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Wolton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miss Xiaoxiao Zhao - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2030.